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T. Anderson –

I want to say ‘Thank You’ for your perspectives on the matters being discussed. I think we are all dealing with the events from this past weekend in different manners, some better than others. Instead of arguing some of your points, I would like to at least extend an ‘Olive Branch’ of understanding, because I believe there is some context missing for most Republicans.

I am not aware of how much knowledge you have of the ‘grass-roots’ Ron Paul campaign here in Colorado, but we have worked hard just as any other campaign to make sure that our voices are heard. I wanted to point out that most people are well intentioned and very well versed on all of the issues. There must be in-party debate as well as debate (without fear) amongst our neighbors on ALL of the tough issues… and yes that means Iraq. While it is very easy to go down that rabbit hole, I would like to point out a few things that have occurred over the past few months.

First, as ‘In Theory’ pointed out, the Ron Paul Campaign requested on numerous occasions to speak at the State Convention. Here’s my perspective: This guy has been through everything, all the debates, challenges of running a national campaign, and heck he even broke all sorts of records raising money in one day. I think he even might have more money in the bank than John McCain. I’m sitting here thinking (hopefully objectively) why won’t they let this person speak… ? Are they afraid of something? If so, what? If John McCain already has things ‘in-the-bag’ so to speak, this should be a non-issue.

Some view how the Ron Paul supporters acted on Saturday akin to being a bunch of spoiled brats. Yet many of them do not know that, for example, on Friday Morning at the District Assemblies that we were confronted by 15-20 S.W.A.T. officers for putting out Ron Paul signs, for crying out loud!!! ‘Big Mike’ (the Westin Security Representative) fell short of saying that the State GOP didn’t want signs on the property. Once things were worked out (and after we took down all of the signs) we were allowed to put them all back up again. We were also told that we were there to cause trouble and there would be no ‘raucous’ behavior tolerated… and we were told this as if we were 2 year olds. All this for putting up signs for a candidate we support????

Secondly, at the Congressional Assemblies there were anti-slates put out for all of the people that were running as delegates that supported Ron Paul. Excuse me? We have every right as a Republican to submit our names for a National Delegate position. There was even a Ron Paul slate as to identify who the people we were voting for.

These types of things went on and on… I would consider that of all ‘we’ (I mean that in the collective Ron Paul sense) have been through, I think we restrained ourselves very well and conducted ourselves well within the guidelines of the Constitution and the By-Laws of the Republican Party. I’m curious as to your opinion on this matter…

Those that have known me for any length of time, have known that I have said that the Ron Paul Movement has energized the young people to participate in government, much like Barack Obama has done for the Democratic Party. Why are they being turned away? I mean this more on the National Level than anything else. The local Republicans that I have meet and interacted with have encouraged my growth and participation within the party, and for the most part that is what I am hearing State-wide (w/ exception of course to National-level GOPers).

I am a Disabled Veteran and have been unaffiliated with a political party up until this point in my life. I support Dr. Ron Paul because of his principles he stands for and not because he is on the winning team, so to speak. That is why you will find a majority of supporters still vocal and still participating in these events (Regardless of what the MSM or others have pre-determined).

What I (and other RP supporters are frustrated at, and some eloquently or not so much like to point out) have a hard time with is ‘blind’ support for a GOP candidate. I’m saying that most people know what John McCain stands for, but how in the world can we still support him? The best analogy I can come up with is supporting a local sports team. Here in Colorado it’s the Denver Broncos. Now if the Broncos come in and have just a bunch of womanizing thugs playing for them, will we still respect (and support) them if they do well? In other words, do the ends justify the means? I think we need to be especially critical of our leaders to make sure that they serve us and not the other way around; as they are a reflection of society’s morals and principles.

I asked Senator Wayne Allard why so many people where going to the Democratic Party after the convention. He said something very profound that resonated with me… He said, “You know this is YOUR party, You are a Republican, Aren’t you?” Even though I have been in this party a short time, I take a moral and fiduciary responsibility for what has occurred in this country under the ‘Republican Watch’. I did get a chuckle when I told him that RP supporters would never embrace socialism

We’ve (Republicans) had control of Congress, the Presidential Seat as well as the Bench and where are we as a country? Can we honestly say we are better off now than we were 10, 15, 20 years ago? Many GOPers point to 9/11, but my counter to that is that we were extended so many peace offerings and help, why didn’t we accept them? Instead we chose to go to war and passed legislation (The Patriot Act) that wasn’t even debated on the Congress Floor?!?!?! Exsqueeze me? Baking Powder? My Grandfather who fought in WWII for the very breath of Liberty would be ashamed if I kept silent! I have a great many questions that haven’t been answered. I would be curious if you had answers to this as I am fond of debate and other opinions.

Mr. Anderson, I am becoming extremely long winded … as usual. But in any matter, I wanted to again say thank you for your perspective. Many involved do not act in a ‘pell-mell manner’, but with conviction, purpose, and (for what it’s worth) the Principles that founded this great nation we like to call the United States of America.

I look forward to your response and God Bless you.

Respectfully,

Jeffry